Question

Given the equation 3x+7=13 , which order of operations completely solves for x?

Answer 1

Doing the order of operations backwards will solve for $x$

1. Parenthesis
2. Exponentials
3. Multiplication or division, from left to right
4. Addition or subtraction, from left to right

$3x + 7=13 3x = 6 x = 2$